Campbell Coming On

College Football - UM Beat

October 27, 2000|By Christy Cabrera, Special to The Sentinel

PRACTICE REPORT: Quickness has become one of University of Miami linebacker Chris Campbell's strong points in recent weeks. Though he started the final eight games in 1999, Campbell's impact is being felt this season. His 45 tackles are second only to linebacker Dan Morgan.

Against Temple last week, Campbell had seven tackles, including four tackles for loss and two sacks. The 6-foot-2, 225-pound junior from Mount Pleasant, Texas, attributes his recent success to harder practices and the experiences he had last year. Recruited as a running back, he said becoming a linebacker was an easy transition after playing on his high school tennis team.

"Playing tennis, I had to be quick on my feet," Campbell said. . . .

Senior wide receiver Santana Moss has been selected one of 10 semifinalists for the Fred Biletnikoff Award.

INJURIES: Defensive tackle Damione Lewis, who missed the Temple game because of a broken right foot, probably will start against Louisiana Tech. Cornerback Leonard Myers (left foot) practiced.

QUOTE: "Leonard will probably be [a] game-time [decision] just to see if he has any swelling. I thought he practiced well, and that's a major encouragement." -- Coach Butch Davis, on Myers